GlucoQuench™ Dosage Guidelines
By Dr Joseph J Collins, ND, RN
By Dr Joseph J Collins, ND, RN
This article is part of the Blood Sugar Health Educational Module
Foundations of Hormone Health
Like every good health protocol, the first steps should address the foundations of hormone health, such as diet, foundation nutritional support, rest, recreation and relaxation, hydration & elimination. Foundational nutritional support would include a high grade multiple vitamin-mineral formulation such as Endocrine Complete™. In most situations, a daily omega-3 fish oil supplement and a multiple strain probiotic are also indicated. If a person consumes a full serving of wild salmon each week, they will consume the equivalent of 1 gram of fish oil tablet per day. If a person consumes fermented foods with live cultures on a regular basis, then they may not require a daily probiotic.
Like every good health protocol, the first steps should address the foundations of hormone health, such as diet, foundation nutritional support, rest, recreation and relaxation, hydration & elimination. Foundational nutritional support would include a high grade multiple vitamin-mineral formulation such as Endocrine Complete™. In most situations, a daily omega-3 fish oil supplement and a multiple strain probiotic are also indicated. If a person consumes a full serving of wild salmon each week, they will consume the equivalent of 1 gram of fish oil tablet per day. If a person consumes fermented foods with live cultures on a regular basis, then they may not require a daily probiotic.
Suggested Usage:
If a person has a blood sugar disorder, or is at risk for a blood sugar disorder, and is working with a healthcare professional, it is important that they let their healthcare professional know when they are using this formulation, or any other herbs that can affect the Glucose-Insulin-System.
Suggested dosage is 2 to 4 capsules per day. Label suggests, as an example., to start at 2 capsules a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Then increase to the full dosage of 4 capsules a day. The full dosage of 4 per day will have a greater impact on the function of the Glucose-Insulin-System. In many cases, the healthcare professional may advise that the lower dosage of 2 capsules per day will be enough to maintain health of the glucose-Insulin-System, especially if GlucoQuench™ is used with another Hormone Specific™ Formulations that is used to address a specific hormone imbalance.
If a person has a blood sugar disorder, or is at risk for a blood sugar disorder, and is working with a healthcare professional, it is important that they let their healthcare professional know when they are using this formulation, or any other herbs that can affect the Glucose-Insulin-System.
Suggested dosage is 2 to 4 capsules per day. Label suggests, as an example., to start at 2 capsules a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Then increase to the full dosage of 4 capsules a day. The full dosage of 4 per day will have a greater impact on the function of the Glucose-Insulin-System. In many cases, the healthcare professional may advise that the lower dosage of 2 capsules per day will be enough to maintain health of the glucose-Insulin-System, especially if GlucoQuench™ is used with another Hormone Specific™ Formulations that is used to address a specific hormone imbalance.
About Protocol 242
Protocol 242 is a variable dosage protocol designed exclusively for the Hormone Specific™ Formulations. I (Dr Joseph Collins) developed Protocol 242 based on clinical experience and on a metanalysis of the traditional ethnobotanical (cultural herbal) practices from various cultures throughout the world. In most traditional practices, the “herbalist” will first recommend a low dosage of an herbal combination. The patient’s response to that dosage is observed. Based on the that observation, the herbalist may increase (or decrease) the dosage. Once the patient is on the final dosage of the herbal combination for long enough period to feel better, and have improvement of physical symptoms, the herbalist will often lower the dosage to a maintenance dosage.
The primary goal of Protocol 242 is to increase awareness of the need to customize/personalize the dosage based on the unique needs of each person.
Lowering the Dosage: There are cases in which some patients may do better starting with only 1 (one) capsule. That may be the case in patients that report that they are chemically sensitive or have multiple allergies, and patients who report that they overreact to most therapies that they try. In those patients, the Dosage Protocol may be modified to 1 – 2 – 1, and in a number of cases, simply 1 (one) a day -with not trial of higher dosage. In patients that require multiple Hormone Specific™ Formulations, a lowering of the dosages may also be appropriate, or they may find that they only need to be on the full dosage (of four a day) for a short period of time, before dropping back down to 2 (two) a day.
Increasing the Dosage: On the other hand, there are some patients that may require 8 (eight) capsules a day for a short period of time to get full relief of symptoms. This is often the case in patients with profound presentations of hormone “resistance”, and patients who report that most therapies they try do not work.
Protocol 242 is used to safely and efficiently to restore optimal hormone function in three phases: Initiation of therapy, Restoration of optimal function, & Maintenance of optimal function. GlucoQuench™ can be taken at any time of the day with food.
Protocol 242 is a variable dosage protocol designed exclusively for the Hormone Specific™ Formulations. I (Dr Joseph Collins) developed Protocol 242 based on clinical experience and on a metanalysis of the traditional ethnobotanical (cultural herbal) practices from various cultures throughout the world. In most traditional practices, the “herbalist” will first recommend a low dosage of an herbal combination. The patient’s response to that dosage is observed. Based on the that observation, the herbalist may increase (or decrease) the dosage. Once the patient is on the final dosage of the herbal combination for long enough period to feel better, and have improvement of physical symptoms, the herbalist will often lower the dosage to a maintenance dosage.
The primary goal of Protocol 242 is to increase awareness of the need to customize/personalize the dosage based on the unique needs of each person.
Lowering the Dosage: There are cases in which some patients may do better starting with only 1 (one) capsule. That may be the case in patients that report that they are chemically sensitive or have multiple allergies, and patients who report that they overreact to most therapies that they try. In those patients, the Dosage Protocol may be modified to 1 – 2 – 1, and in a number of cases, simply 1 (one) a day -with not trial of higher dosage. In patients that require multiple Hormone Specific™ Formulations, a lowering of the dosages may also be appropriate, or they may find that they only need to be on the full dosage (of four a day) for a short period of time, before dropping back down to 2 (two) a day.
Increasing the Dosage: On the other hand, there are some patients that may require 8 (eight) capsules a day for a short period of time to get full relief of symptoms. This is often the case in patients with profound presentations of hormone “resistance”, and patients who report that most therapies they try do not work.
Protocol 242 is used to safely and efficiently to restore optimal hormone function in three phases: Initiation of therapy, Restoration of optimal function, & Maintenance of optimal function. GlucoQuench™ can be taken at any time of the day with food.
Phase One: INITIATION
Patients may start on a lower dosage during the initiation of the recovery process. Recovery was easier when they also addressed the foundations of health, as noted above. The initiation dosage for GlucoQuench™ is 2 (two) capsules each day with food. This should be done for 1 to 2 weeks. As with all herbal therapies, the dosage can be further customized to the individual needs of the patient. Occasionally some patients may find that they only need 1 capsule per day during the INITIATION phase, and then work up to 2 capsules per day.
Patients may start on a lower dosage during the initiation of the recovery process. Recovery was easier when they also addressed the foundations of health, as noted above. The initiation dosage for GlucoQuench™ is 2 (two) capsules each day with food. This should be done for 1 to 2 weeks. As with all herbal therapies, the dosage can be further customized to the individual needs of the patient. Occasionally some patients may find that they only need 1 capsule per day during the INITIATION phase, and then work up to 2 capsules per day.
Phase Two: RESTORATION
The restoration phase recognizes that it often takes more energy, and more intensive therapy, to get to a higher level of function and an improved quality of life. To fully achieve restoration of specific hormone production and response to tissues throughout the body to specific hormones, it is important to maintain consistent and optimal dosages of the Hormone Specific Formulation™. Once patients experience the higher level of function and improved quality of life I advise them to stay on that dosage “until you feel good for at least two months”. If the patient has a long history of relapses, then I advise them to stay on the restoration dosage for at least four months.
The restoration dosage for GlucoQuench™is 4 (four) capsules each evening with food. This should be done for 2 to 4 months. As with all herbal therapies, the dosage can be further customized to the individual needs of the patient. Occasionally some patients may find that they only need 2 capsules per day during the RESTORATION phase.
The restoration phase recognizes that it often takes more energy, and more intensive therapy, to get to a higher level of function and an improved quality of life. To fully achieve restoration of specific hormone production and response to tissues throughout the body to specific hormones, it is important to maintain consistent and optimal dosages of the Hormone Specific Formulation™. Once patients experience the higher level of function and improved quality of life I advise them to stay on that dosage “until you feel good for at least two months”. If the patient has a long history of relapses, then I advise them to stay on the restoration dosage for at least four months.
The restoration dosage for GlucoQuench™is 4 (four) capsules each evening with food. This should be done for 2 to 4 months. As with all herbal therapies, the dosage can be further customized to the individual needs of the patient. Occasionally some patients may find that they only need 2 capsules per day during the RESTORATION phase.
Phase Three: MAINTENANCE
The maintenance phase recognizes that the restorative dosage that was required to increase level of function, and improve quality of life is typically not required for long term maintenance. When a patient says; “I have been feeling great for two (or four) months! Do I still need to take the full dosage?”, then it may be appropriate to lower the dosage to maintenance. Most patients will be able to maintain a higher level of function and improved quality of life on the lower maintenance dosage of two capsules each day. Occasionally a patient needs to stay on the restorative dosage longer than four months, or they may need to return to the restoration dosage after a relapse.
The maintenance dosage for GlucoQuench™ is 2 (two) capsules each evening with food.
Rarely, there will be a patient that will feel better on 3 or 4 capsules long term. However, this may also be considered an extended restoration phase. When patients have difficulty staying in the maintenance phase, I reevaluate their health, such as diet, rest, recreation and relaxation, hydration, elimination, or look for stressors that may be causing them to relapse.
The maintenance phase recognizes that the restorative dosage that was required to increase level of function, and improve quality of life is typically not required for long term maintenance. When a patient says; “I have been feeling great for two (or four) months! Do I still need to take the full dosage?”, then it may be appropriate to lower the dosage to maintenance. Most patients will be able to maintain a higher level of function and improved quality of life on the lower maintenance dosage of two capsules each day. Occasionally a patient needs to stay on the restorative dosage longer than four months, or they may need to return to the restoration dosage after a relapse.
The maintenance dosage for GlucoQuench™ is 2 (two) capsules each evening with food.
Rarely, there will be a patient that will feel better on 3 or 4 capsules long term. However, this may also be considered an extended restoration phase. When patients have difficulty staying in the maintenance phase, I reevaluate their health, such as diet, rest, recreation and relaxation, hydration, elimination, or look for stressors that may be causing them to relapse.
The Wellness Plateau
The following graphic shows how in Phase One (INITIATION) GlucoQuench™ is started at two capsules each evening with food. This allows a gentle increase in the level of wellness for the first two weeks.
In Phase Two (RESTORATION) the GlucoQuench™ is taken as four capsules each evening with food. During this phase, the level of wellness will continue to improve until it reaches a higher place of wellness, indicated by the Wellness Plateau.
In Phase Three (MAINTENANCE) the GlucoQuench™is lowered down to two capsules each day because wellness has been attained. The dosage of two capsules each day may be increased back to four capsules if there is a relapse because of a major stressor. Once health is reacquired, the dosage may again be lowered down to two capsules each day.
The following graphic shows how in Phase One (INITIATION) GlucoQuench™ is started at two capsules each evening with food. This allows a gentle increase in the level of wellness for the first two weeks.
In Phase Two (RESTORATION) the GlucoQuench™ is taken as four capsules each evening with food. During this phase, the level of wellness will continue to improve until it reaches a higher place of wellness, indicated by the Wellness Plateau.
In Phase Three (MAINTENANCE) the GlucoQuench™is lowered down to two capsules each day because wellness has been attained. The dosage of two capsules each day may be increased back to four capsules if there is a relapse because of a major stressor. Once health is reacquired, the dosage may again be lowered down to two capsules each day.
Summary:
Suggested dosage is 2 to 4 capsules per day. Label suggests, as an example., to start at 2 capsules a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Then increase to the full dosage of 4 capsules a day. The full dosage of 4 per day will have a greater impact on the function of the Glucose-Insulin-System. In many cases, the healthcare professional may advise that the lower dosage of 2 capsules per day will be enough to maintain health of the glucose-Insulin-System, especially if GlucoQuench™ is used with another Hormone Specific™ Formulations that is used to address a specific hormone imbalance.
The primary goal of Protocol 242 is to increase awareness of the need to customize/personalize the dosage based on the unique needs of each person.
Suggested dosage is 2 to 4 capsules per day. Label suggests, as an example., to start at 2 capsules a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Then increase to the full dosage of 4 capsules a day. The full dosage of 4 per day will have a greater impact on the function of the Glucose-Insulin-System. In many cases, the healthcare professional may advise that the lower dosage of 2 capsules per day will be enough to maintain health of the glucose-Insulin-System, especially if GlucoQuench™ is used with another Hormone Specific™ Formulations that is used to address a specific hormone imbalance.
The primary goal of Protocol 242 is to increase awareness of the need to customize/personalize the dosage based on the unique needs of each person.
Reviewed & Updated: 07/22/2019